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The Boston Red Sox have been linked to a number of free agents this offseason. A reunion with third baseman Alex Bregman remains a possibility, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy recently addressed the subject, saying a deadline has not been set for re-signing the veteran infielder. “We’re […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team looking to rebuild for 2026. Pittsburgh had the worst offense in Major League Baseball in 2025, in several statistical categories. As a result, the team finished last in the National League Central. Pittsburgh has made several moves this offseason, including adding free agent Ryan O’Hearn. The Pirates though are […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially entered a rebuild this offseason after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is purging the roster this winter. The Cardinals shipped Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox and the team is looking to move veterans Nolan […]

The New York Yankees fans hoping to see Cody Bellinger re-sign quickly may have to wait. Contract talks have slowed, and reports say the two sides are still far apart even after multiple offers in recent weeks. Bellinger, the former NL MVP, opted out of his Yankees contract after a strong 2025 season. He is […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a monumental decision in opting to keep Ketel Marte rather than trade him away. When the second baseman begins the season with the Diamondbacks, he may be sharing the diamond with another star. Despite Marte staying on the roster, Arizona remains interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman, via Jon Heyman […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made adding pop a priority this offseason. They were inexplicably one of the teams that were seriously in on Kyle Schwarber in free agency before he returned to the Philadelphia Phillies, and against standard operating procedure, they managed to ink veteran slugger Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal. The […]

Salary arbitration is one of the toughest parts for any player or team come offseason time. The player has to file a salary number that they think they’re worth, while the team typically files a lower number and both sides have to argue each other’s merits. This is why most would prefer to avoid arbitration […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a few moves this offseason that should aid in their quest to get over the hump in 2026. They did decide to splash the cash to keep slugger Kyle Schwarber around, and they also bought low on Adolis Garcia, someone who’s been a consistent source of power whose overall production […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued shaping their bullpen picture Thursday, adding experience through a minor league contract while maintaining roster flexibility. Pittsburgh addressed bullpen depth by adding a veteran arm with recent major league success. The Pirates reached an agreement with right-handed reliever Chris Devenski on a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring […]

The Atlanta Braves continued reshaping their roster Thursday, making a pair of calculated moves tied to pitching depth and 40-man flexibility. The Braves claimed a left-handed arm off waivers while opening a roster spot, signaling a low-risk approach to reinforcing organizational depth ahead of spring training. Atlanta claimed pitcher Ken Waldichuk from the Athletics, adding […]

Bo Bichette is one of the most sought-after players in the free agency pool, as he’s viewed as one of the most talented infielders available in the market. With a return to the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly unlikely, it appears the Philadelphia Phillies are at least meeting with Bichette. Reports indicate that the Phillies are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to shape the offseason narrative as rumors swirl around potential superstar additions, with Kyle Tucker’s current free agency status emerging as a more realistic outcome than ongoing speculation about acquiring Bo Bichette. While the Dodgers remain aggressive in evaluating elite bats, roster construction and positional fit appear to favor one […]

As the Chicago Cubs made the trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera, the baseball world is wondering how the team will further improve itself, especially on the offensive side. While the rumors will continue surrounding the Cubs, this MLB insider speaks further on the continued link with Alex Bregman. Jon Morosi would speak on […]

As the San Diego Padres continue striving for a World Series berth, they’re exploring all avenues of success. While the deal will likely fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, the Padres have just made a shrewd free agency addition. San Diego has signed infielder Carson Tucker to a minor league […]

Former All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen is headed to the National League West. Lorenzen, who just turned 34 years old on Sunday, has agreed on a contract with the Colorado Rockies, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? It has been one of the most popular questions of the MLB offseason. Bellinger has been linked to multiple teams as rumors continue to swirl about where he will ultimately end up. Talkin’ Jake from the Talkin’ Baseball podcast recently predicted that Bellinger will land with the New York Mets […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

The New York Yankees searched for pitching help as MLB Free Agency rolled on, but the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins moved first on Edward Cabrera. Chicago pushed to the front of the line. Miami found its trade partner. As MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported, the Yankees were “never close” on a Cabrera deal even […]

The Chicago Cubs sit in the center of the winter market. Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette frame their options as MLB Free Agency continues to move slowly and every potential Cubs trade path stays open on the whiteboard. Chicago is active but disciplined. One committed move could reset the infield picture and the clubhouse tone […]

This MLB free agency season has been very interesting, as many teams seem to be more willing to spend than ever before — with smaller-market teams seemingly becoming more active in the market. For instance, the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets to the punch on Pete Alonso. The Pittsburgh Pirates were very aggressive […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to pick up where they left off in 2024 after struggling for the entirety of the 2025 season amid underperformance from a few key prospects as well as some poor performances from their starting pitching rotation. In fact, adding to their pitching staff was one of the main priorities for […]

The Cleveland Guardians added another intriguing arm to their system Tuesday, adding an Italian pitcher to the organization’s development pipeline. The Guardians signed the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Ettore Giulianelli of Rimini, Italy, to a minor league contract, continuing the organization’s reputation for uncovering high-upside pitching talent outside traditional pipelines. Giulianelli spent the offseason training at […]

There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end, even a reliever who didn’t have an excellent 2025 season in ex-New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek is reportedly drawing plenty of interest in free agency as a sort […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen short in the postseason time and time again over the past few years, coming oh so close in 2022 when they lost in the World Series. Since then, it’s been a gradual decline for the Phillies, as they weren’t able to make it past the NLDS in 2024 and 2025. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 postseason run reshaped more than their season—it reshaped perceptions. Watching October baseball from afar altered one player’s understanding of what playing in Canada could truly mean. The Blue Jays reached the 2025 World Series after capturing the American League pennant and ultimately fell just short in a heartbreaking seven-game series […]

The San Francisco Giants continue to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. After the signing of starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, San Francisco’s general manager is giving an update on the franchise’s offseason plans moving forward. “Giants GM Zack Minasian said the Giants will keep looking through free agent/trade options, but said they are “very comfortable […]

As Kyle Tucker looks for his next MLB home in free agency, the star outfielder has been connected to many of the top teams in the league. But now, a pair of NL West hopefuls have joined the Tucker sweepstakes. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have both shown interest in Tucker, via Mark […]

One of the hottest free agents still available this offseason in Major League Baseball is Bo Bichette. Bichette just had an excellent 2025 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, helping that club reach the World Series. While Toronto is working to re-sign him, there are several other teams interested. It appears that there is a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been working steadily this offseason to re-sign free agent infielder Bo Bichette. A new report from insider Ken Rosenthal seems to be throwing some cold water on the idea. Rosenthal says it is increasingly unlikely that Bichette re-signs with Toronto, per Foul Territory. Ernie Clement would only be squeezed for […]

The New York Yankees stand out as one of the most intriguing possible landing spots for Bo Bichette, pairing financial strength with positional need and a stylistic fit that could elevate his impact. New York has been openly searching for a right-handed bat that can make a difference, and Bichette’s contact ability and gap power […]

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. Tarik Skubal sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter. Calls keep coming from contenders such as the Los Angeles Dodgers but the price stays steep. Detroit knows what it has. […]

The Boston Red Sox have stayed active throughout the offseason, acquiring players such as Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. However, the Red Sox are still looking to add a big bat to the middle of their lineup. Boston’s premier target remains third baseman Alex Bregman. General manager Craig Breslow and company are willing to pay […]

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No. 45, a choice tied to two of the game’s most respected power pitchers. Houston signed Imai to stabilize a rotation reshaped by […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a calculated roster addition on Monday, claiming outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers following his designation for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians. The move gives the Orioles added power depth while revisiting one of the most memorable swings of the 2024 postseason. The move comes after the Guardians placed Noel on waivers […]

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace. Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez remains one of the best options […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of every major MLB Free Agency rumor, and Kyle Tucker keeps floating nearby. The mix is obvious. The Dodgers trust star power and Tucker brings it. The offseason still moves slowly, and Andrew Friedman keeps working his preferred lane. He studies the board. He waits. When prices […]

The Toronto Blue Jays shook MLB Free Agency with the Kazuma Okamoto signing, but the story didn’t close. The move immediately reshaped the entire Blue Jays free agency picture. As first noted by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Kyle Tucker remains connected to the Blue Jays in league conversations, and the possibility […]

After making a run to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly is now joining the Philadelphia Phillies as their new bench coach. He could bring one of the best free agents remaining alongside him. Working for the Blue Jays, Mattingly had an opportunity to coach infielder Bo Bichette. That connection could […]

The New York Yankees added depth to their infield on Sunday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong. The 32-year-old veteran, who hit 30 home runs during his 2019 All-Star season, brings both power and versatility at a time when the Yankees are adjusting their roster in free agency. DeJong agreed to […]